Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Promoting Confidence, Calm and Independence in Children, without the "Mum Guilt".

In this thought-provoking episode, Lisa dives into the Continuum Concept, the influential 1975 book by Jean Liedloff, and explores how its ideas compare to modern parenting.

Lisa unpacks what the book gets right, what doesn’t apply to today’s families, and how parents can take gentle, grounding lessons from it without guilt or pressure.

Drawing from her own honest reflections (including the mistakes she believes she made as a new mum), Lisa explains how historical parenting practices still influence us today and how we can tune back into our instincts, respond to our children’s needs, and nurture emotional security from infancy through early childhood.

This is a powerful, reassuring episode for any parent who has ever felt torn between instinct and outdated advice.

💛 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What the Continuum Concept actually is and what Jean Liedloff observed in rural Venezuela
• How historical Western parenting (1950s–1970s) shaped our current beliefs about crying, feeding, routines, and independence
• Why parents today still feel guilt, confusion and pressure from outdated parenting culture
• The importance of physical closeness, co-regulation and responding to your baby’s cues
• How to support emotional security in babies and older children
• Why independence develops naturally (and why you don’t have to force it)
• What parts of the Continuum Concept don’t hold up — and how to adapt the useful pieces for modern life

🧡 Key Takeaways

• Babies are born expecting closeness, responsiveness and connection.
• Some mainstream parenting advice from the past still influences our instincts today.
• Mistakes are normal — what matters is how we show love, presence and connection going forward.
• You can nurture your child’s sense of worthiness and emotional rightness at ANY age.
• Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this final episode of the gross motor miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa walks you through exactly how to support your baby’s physical development between 9 and 12 months.

If your baby is rolling, sitting with some balance, pushing up on extended arms, and starting to get mobile on their tummy, this episode gives you the precise activities that help them progress toward crawling, kneeling, pulling to stand, and early cruising.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ Why gross motor practice is essential for overall development

Lisa explains how movement strengthens muscles, improves postural stability, boosts cognitive development, builds sensory processing skills and encourages a love of movement. Babies learn through their bodies first.

✔ Fun, motivating ways to encourage your baby to practice new skills

• How to choose toys that stimulate multiple senses
• Why repetition builds strength
• How to make activities enjoyable (no overwhelm!)

✨ The Core Activities Covered

1. Moving From Tummy to All Fours

How to help your baby into a strong hands-and-knees position, build stability and begin rocking and early crawling movements.

2. High Kneeling & Saving Reactions

Step-by-step guidance on safely practising kneeling, encouraging balance, and developing protective “saving reactions.”

3. Kneeling at the Sofa

Exactly how to practise supported kneeling, encourage core activation, and transition from side-sitting to kneeling.

4. Pulling to Stand (Two Methods)

• Pull to stand from sitting (“bench sitting”)
• Pull to stand from kneeling (“half kneeling”)
   Including detailed instructions on foot placement, weight-shifting and supporting without doing all the work for your baby.

5. Standing, Shifting Weight & Beginning Cruising

• Side-to-side weight shifts
• Reaching outside the base of support
• Twisting while standing
• Early steps along furniture

Lisa also explains when to seek help for your baby which can be accessed via your health visitor, GP, local physiotherapist, or booking an online consultation with Lisa.

✨ Resources Mentioned

• YouTube video demonstrating pull-to-stand methods 
• Baby-safe vibrating toy (Amazon affiliate link)
• Upcoming downloadable photographic manuals with step-by-step instructions

✨ Connect & Learn More

Visit www.physiobaby.co.uk
for consultations, courses and resources to support your baby’s development.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is your baby crying and you just don’t know why? In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, Lisa dives deep into the many reasons behind baby crying and what parents can do about it. From hunger and discomfort to the witching hour, you’ll discover how to recognise your baby’s cues and respond with confidence.

We’ll explore:

• The differences between tired, hungry, overstimulated and bored babies
• Why some cries are normal communication and others may signal discomfort or illness
• The witching hour – why it happens and how to help your baby through it
• Practical calming strategies, from swaddling and skin-to-skin contact to soothing movement and white noise
• How to spot the signs of an overtired baby before they spiral into full-on meltdowns

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what to do if a baby is crying, how to keep your little one in a calm-alert state for longer, and when it’s time to seek extra help.

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free swaddling tutorial
• Previous sleep episode
• More support at physiobaby.co.uk
  
  

If you’ve been wondering what to do when your baby is crying and feeling overwhelmed, this episode will bring both reassurance and practical steps to help you and your little one feel calmer.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this episode Lisa dives into two important topics that every parent should know about:

1. Why barefoot is best for babies and toddlers
   • The benefits of barefoot time for sensory development, strength, and body awareness.
   • Simple ways to give your baby’s feet the stimulation they need — from massage to playful tapping during nappy changes.
   • How going barefoot helps prepare children for standing, walking, and running with confidence.
2. Understanding positional talipes (positional club foot)
   • What it is, how it happens, and why it often goes undiagnosed
   • Risk factors during pregnancy and how to check your newborn.
   • Why early recognition and intervention make a big difference.
   • How to get help for your baby.

Resources Mentioned

• Free Baby leg massage tutorial video: (click on the baby massage option!)
• Free Positional Talipes Parent Checklist PDF (download link)
• Lisa’s step-by-step Positional Talipes Video Tutorial (£35)

Please do check out the Physio Baby website for any other baby questions you may have!

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

What do you actually need for a new baby???

In this episode, I’m sharing the tried-and-tested baby products I’ve used with my own little one (and with the babies I’ve worked with as a paediatric physiotherapist). These are the items that truly make life easier in those early weeks and months.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The essentials I recommend to every new parent
• Products that genuinely make a difference (and why)
• A few of my personal favourites that you might not have thought of
• How to avoid wasting money on things you don’t really need

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or looking for something that could make life smoother with your little one, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a practical list to work from.

✨ Check out the full list of products I mention here:

1. Moonvvin Baby bather infant pad
https://amzn.to/47AiYXu

2. San Francisco baby towels for newborns 
https://amzn.to/45U4OiI

3. Miniland Bee Shaped Bath and Environmental Thermometer:  https://amzn.to/4gerVbb

4. Ceba baby hard waterproof changing mat https://cebababy.eu/en_GB/p/Hard-changing-mat-short-70-Osito/2948 https://amzn.to/3V9eeRk

5. Cheeky wipes 
https://amzn.to/4m6IYx4

6. KEREITH 3Pack Sock Dryer Hanger Laundry Drying Rack Indoor Outdoor Drip Hanger with 10 Pegs 
https://amzn.to/3K2wzwR

7. Mediacous white noise machine 
https://amzn.to/4m82REa

8. Tommee Tippeee Blackout blinds (formerly Gro Anywhere blinds) https://amzn.to/45Wk2DW

9. LAMAZE Gardenbug Wrist Baby Rattle 
https://amzn.to/4mXUOLo

10. Totter and Tumble The Rambler Playmat https://totterandtumble.co.uk/products/the-rambler

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this important episode, Lisa tackles one of the most exhausting and emotional challenges for new parents — baby sleep problems. Drawing from her years as a paediatric physiotherapist and her own experience as a mum to a sleep-challenged baby, Lisa breaks down the most common sleep issues parents face and offers practical, evidence-based solutions you can start today.

In This Episode, Lisa Covers:

✅ The 4 most common baby sleep problems:

• Frequent night wakings beyond expected for their age
• Short daytime naps and inability to link sleep cycles
• Babies who struggle to fall asleep independently
• Day-night confusion in newborns

✅ Why babies don’t instinctively know how to fall asleep — and how you can gently teach them over time.

✅ The essential role of awake tummy time, natural daylight exposure, and movement stimulation during the day in promoting better sleep at night.

✅ How our modern safe sleep guidelines (Back to Sleep campaign) unintentionally contribute to disrupted baby sleep — and safe, physiotherapist-approved ways to counteract these effects.

✅ Practical tips on:

• Swaddling safely and effectively (with a link to Lisa’s free video tutorial)
• Creating an ideal sleep environment (including blackout blinds & white noise)
• Supporting babies through sleep transitions

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Swaddling Made Simple — Free Video Tutorial
  https://physiobaby.co.uk/swaddling-made-simple
• Episode 1: The Truth about Tummy Time — podcast episode on safe, effective tummy time tips
• White Noise Machine: https://amzn.to/44tOzbl
• GRO Anywhere Blackout Blinds: https://amzn.to/46cH0Hv

Find more Resources: www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

In this heartfelt episode of our miniseries, The Baby Basics: What No one Tells You,  I step away from my paediatric physiotherapy role and speak as a mum. I open up about my personal experience with pre- and postnatal anxiety and depression. I talk about the moments I never expected, the feelings no one warned me about, and the quiet struggles behind the newborn photos. This is an honest conversation inspired by my own journey as well as the many mothers I have worked with who's worries for their baby has negatively impacted on those early days of becoming a parent.

I’ll also be sharing some gentle, practical tips that helped me navigate those tougher days. If you’re expecting,  a new parent, or supporting someone who is, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and gives you some helpful advice.

With love to you and your baby,

Lisa

www.physiobaby.co.uk

Link to my Pre- and Post natal anxiety guide: https://physiobaby.co.uk/seven_day_reset

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Thank you for tuning in to the fourth episode of this miniseries where I give you all the scoop on the stuff that nobody tells you before you have your baby! 

Today I am talking about Moulded Baby Syndrome, because the issues it can cause are so easy to prevent - if you know how to spot it as soon as your baby is born!

I  explain exactly what it is, what to look out for and if you are at risk of your baby having it. We will touch on the corrective treatment methods if your baby is already having consequences of it and guide you where to go for more help should you need it.

Hopefully you will be reassured after listening that you will be able to intervene early when your baby arrives or, for the older babies, have a plan of action to sort it out!

With love and best wishes for your baby,

Lisa

For more help, find me at www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Are play gyms good for babies?

When can a baby use a bouncer?

Are Bumbo seats safe?

Are Baby Walkers Safe?

Today's episode will answer all of these (and many other) questions! 

Thank you for listening to the third instalment of this miniseries all about the equipment and "must-haves" for our babies that are currently on the market. Many of them are marketed as promoting aspects of your baby's development, but sadly this is often not the whole truth.
I wish I could share this information with every parent before they start shopping (or creating their baby shower lists!)
Let me share with you the most common equipments I see out there that can have a negative impact on your baby's development, how to use them more safely and what to do with your baby instead!

If you have any questions please do reach out:

www.physiobaby.o.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Welcome back to the second instalment of this miniseries where we look at all the things no one tells you about having a baby.

Today's episode is all bout feeding - mostly your newborn baby but we'll also talk about the little known aspects of milk feeds for older babies.

Thought about colostrum harvesting? What about microplastics in bottles? Perhaps your thoughts are currently centred on tongue tie or nipple confusion!

Listen in and let me clear up the confusion and give you some tips to avoid the common pitfalls in milk feeding (breast and formula) your precious little one!

Need more help: www.physiobaby.co.uk

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!